By: Mireina Barrios

Dred vs. Scott

Dred Scott and Roger B. TaneyDred Scott, a slave who had his freedom at Illinois and

the free territory of Wisconsin before moving back to the slave state of Missouri had appealed to the Supreme Court in hopes of being granted his freedom. Taney a staunch supporter of slavery and intent on protecting Southern from Northern aggression. He wrote in the court’s majority opinion that because Scott was black, he was not a citizens and therefore had no right to sue.

The Dred Scott decision effectively ended the Missouri Compromise, hardened the political rivalry between North and South and paved the way for the Civil War. It determined slaves were not citizens

Who was involved?/ Details About the Event? Why its important

John MarshallBy: Chamaria Jefferson

People Who Where Involved George WashingtonJames MadisonHow Was He Important and Stuff About HimHe was important because he made the U.S

Supreme Court what is today . Not only that he was chief justice of the U.S Supreme Court then he even handed down numerous important decisions which gave the federal government more power.

People involvedJohn AdamsJohn Marshall

infoCommissioned by john AdamsDecided in 1803Court considered violation of constitutionWritten in 1803 by justice john Marshall

Important Supreme court had right to review all laws

Marbury v. madison

People involved: McculochDetails: Imposed a tax

Mcculloch V. Maryland (1819)